Legal Counsel Lending
- NN Investment Partners

Locatie:The Hague

As Legal Counsel within the Legal loan desk, you will be reviewing and negotiating various types of (complex) finance documentation and ancillary documents, advising the business on the lending regulatory landscape in various jurisdictions and on (structured) finance transactions, as well as liaising with outside counsels in various jurisdictions.

The vacancy is within the Legal department in The Hague. The successful candidate will be joining the Legal loan desk currently consisting of four lawyers. The team supports the specialized fixed income - alternative credit platform which manages a broad range of private debt investment strategies amongst which commercial real estate debt, residential mortgages, corporate debt and infrastructure debt.

As Legal Counsel within the Legal loan desk, you will be reviewing and negotiating various types of (complex) finance documentation and ancillary documents, advising the business on the lending regulatory landscape in various jurisdictions and on (structured) finance transactions, as well as liaising with outside counsels in various jurisdictions. You will act as key partner to our portfolio managers and cooperate with risk management, compliance, tax and the private placement management team.

Your experience, competencies and skills

Master’s degree in Dutch laws

4+ years’ experience in the field of financing documentation, preferably as in-house counsel in financial services or within a law firm

Good knowledge of LMA documentation. More advanced knowledge of commercial real estate and/or infrastructure financing documentation is a plus

Ability to dive into details without losing sight of the bigger picture

Ability to operate in an adequate and convincing manner under commercial pressure within tight deadlines

Customer focus, excellent communication skills

Fluent in Dutch and English (verbal and written)

We offer you

The opportunity to join an experienced legal team in an international, professional and dynamic environment